Security for third parties, without a bank guarantee.

Deposits

For businesses looking to temporarily hold funds in a segregated escrow account on behalf of a third party.

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Why use a deposit?

A deposit provides financial security for third parties, think of suppliers or guarantee schemes that require a bond or collateral. Certo Escrow holds the funds securely in a segregated escrow account and documents the arrangements in a deposit agreement: who can claim the funds, when, and under what conditions.

Common example is the travel industry

A common example is the travel industry. Travel companies participating in a guarantee fund like VZR Garant place a deposit as security. In the event of financial insolvency of the travel company, these funds are used to cover part of the travelers’ losses.

A deposit via Certo Escrow is a transparent, fast, and cost-effective alternative to a bank guarantee. Costs are significantly lower, with no lengthy application process or mandatory blocked funds at a bank.

Alternative to a bank guarantee

What does Certo Escrow do in this process?

How does it work?
We guide the entire process: from onboarding to annual review and potential release of the deposit.

Everything is documented in a clear agreement so all parties know where they stand.

The following steps are involved:

We open a client file, perform checks, and set up the escrow account.

We verify the feasibility of the agreement between the parties.

We draft a clear agreement outlining who can claim the deposit, when, and under what conditions.

We receive and record the funds in the segregated escrow account.

We conduct an annual review. When the conditions are met, we release the funds to the beneficiary.

Our helpdesk is ready for questions, issues, or emergencies.

Wat zijn de voordelen voor de verkoper?

What are the benefits for the beneficiary?

  • Immediate visibility of the deposited funds
  • Assurance that funds are reserved exclusively for this purpose
  • Certainty of payout when valid claims are made
  • No risk of early termination by the depositor

Wat zijn de voordelen voor jouw klant?

What are the benefits for the depositor?

  • Build trust with your counterparty
  • Funds are secured in a segregated escrow account
  • Certainty that funds are released only upon a valid claim
  • Lower costs and faster processing than with a bank guarantee

What’s the end result?

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A deposit with Certo Escrow provides both parties with clarity and peace of mind.

Funds are safely secured, conditions are documented, and the process is transparent and manageable.

Why choose Certo Escrow?

Reliable

Reliable

100% security
for every transaction

Easy to use

Easy to use

Quick setup
no unnecessary hurdles

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Personal

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Our escrow solutions are successfully used across various industries, including travel and machinery. Certo Escrow also provides security and peace of mind for every transaction in other sectors.

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